I have been doing some catching up since my return from my holiday in El Paso, TX. It was an awesome trip by the way and the weather --oooh the weather--65 and sunny on Christmas!
Ok, back to reality and this post. As I mentioned I have been reading and catching up on the happenings here in the Dells when I came across an article in the Dells Events regarding an increase in calls to the gambling hot-line.
"The holidays coupled with hard economic times could contribute to the increase in calls to the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling helpline, said the nonprofit organization's executive director, Rose Gruber, recently at an educators' conference at Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in Lake Delton."
Seems calls to the hot-line are up this year (12,000) compared to last year at this time (9,400).
Those with gambling problems attempt to better their financial status with the ever elusive "get rich quick" roll of the dice.
"People who call the helpline are referred to counseling, Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon chapters, statewide sources that can help someone overcome a gambling problem. "
The Ho Chunk Casino is just a hop skip and a jump from the Dells and it is one place where the parking lot is always full. 24 hour gambling and a definite tourist draw.
Compulsive gambling is a problem here that does not show up in the shinny tourist brochures that advertise Dells attractions.
If anyone needs help or knows someone who does:
"The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling helpline is 1-800-Gamble-5, or 1-800-426-2535."
Follow the link for the rest of the story................
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